Lake shoreline cleanup event

Join the National Park Service and community partners to care for our community's public lands.

A gathering to help help cleanup the community.

Join Natural Restorations & the U.S. Forest Service Tonto National Forest for our 10th annual National Public Lands Day Lower Salt River Cleanup. Spend the morning exploring the riverbanks and trails along the Lower Salt River, picking up scattered trash along the way. Youth volunteers welcome!

Clean up Lake Cumberland by removing trash, tires, appliances, etc., from the shoreline. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided.

Established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort. It celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages use of open space for education, recreation, and health benefits. As such, volunteers and staff will be removing invasive species and picking up trash at Longfellow Evangeline State Historic Site from 9:00 am to Noon. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves and wear protective clothing.
Longfellow Evangeline SHS has its Public Lands Day Event on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Free Program - Chalk Art Celebration 2025
Join us Saturday September 27, 2025, National Public Lands Day, and volunteer your time to share the natural and cultural history of Paterson through art.

Come join our park staff with an Intercoastal Mangrove Clean-Up.

We will have opportunities at this event for ages 10 and up. Come out to help with brush control. Tools, PPE, & training will be provided.

Help clean up Hyalite Canyon and complete related stewardship projects.

Want to help Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in preparing for our fall prescribed fires? Join us on National Public Lands Day to build piles of invasives and fallen debris that will be tackled by our fighters in October. We will also be joined by one of our wildland firefighters to discuss the importance of prescribed burns and career opportunities in the field.

We will be removing invasive plants by hand and with tools. This will be a muddy but rewarding work experience that will help protect native plants . We will work in assigned areas and groups. The project will end with a lunch on site.

The Bureau of Land Management is once again partnering with San Miguel Watershed Coalition to conduct a river clean-up along the San Miguel River, particularly the campgrounds adjacent to the river and the popular walk-wade fishing pull-outs along the highway. 

Let's show Ruth Lake some love this National Public Lands Day.
Ruth Lake is a source of drinking water for over 94,000 residents and a beloved local recreation resource.
Come join us at 9am and receive a free T-shirt and lunch!

Help improve Phillippi Estate Park by weeding, pruning, planting, removing nuisance plants and pickup up trash.

Please join us for a morning of trail maintenance to enhance the beauty of the Fiddlewood Trail loop. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Join us on September 24-28, 2024 for National Public Lands Day– the nation's largest volunteer effort for public lands! Established in 1994, this annual event celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages use of open space for education, recreation, and health benefits. With habitat restoration, landscaping, nursery, and gardens programs, there is something for everyone. Bring yourself, your friends, and your family! Registration required.

When: Wednesday, September 24 – Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Where: Project locations vary throughout the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), see below for more details.

Groups
Groups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Please review the List of Available Projects and fill out the Group Project Request Form.

The Golden Gate National Parks Volunteer Program is a cooperative parkwide effort of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the National Park Service, and the Presidio Trust.

Celebrate our public lands by volunteering to join us in restoring and maintaining our public lands at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy!

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site staff will lead volunteers with invasive plant removal, picking up sticks and branches, and cleaning historic structures.

Help your local State Park with some much-needed park improvements!

Help preserve an historic archaeological site by participating in a trail and grounds clean up, learn about the history of the park with special tour of the museum, exhibits and activities for the volunteers.

National Public Lands Day at the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Carters Lake in North Georgia on September 28th, 2024.

The Nisqually Watershed Festival celebrates our interconnected home! We welcome our community to the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge to enjoy a day of events and activities centered on the nature that sustains us. This year's wildlife theme is wildflowers!

Sky Meadows will honor National Public Lands Day by hosting a workday designed to offer volunteers the opportunity to help restore, improve, and protect our shared public land. The project, which is open to all members of the public, will be removing invasive trees and vines from areas adjacent to the Rolling Meadows Trail on the Lost Mountain side of the park.

A community-wide Cleanup Event at 20+ locations in the Yuba River Watershed

Join Friends of the Detroit River, Wildness Inquiry, and Detroit Outdoors at Lake Okonoka on Belle Isle to celebrate National Public Lands Day! Explore on-land booths and activities to learn more about our local natural resources. Enjoy seeing Belle Isle by paddling Lake Okonoka with 10-person canoes provided by Wilderness Inquiry.

Assist the Pipestone National Monument, Natual Resources Department with the removal of invasive species and the collecting of native prairie seeds in our efforts to protect and restore the native tall grass prairie.

Event will be 9:00 am - 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 27th. Lunch will be provided.

Join Refuge staff & volunteers, as well as members of the public for the annual community tree planting event. We will be working in teams across the Refuge to plant trees and erect or repair exclusionary fencing as part of ongoing habitat restoration efforts.

Volunteers will be constructing a post and rail fence to help designate a parking area for the North Peak Trailhead.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day by giving back and participating in the Dale Hollow Lake Shoreline Clean-up.

Assateague Island Beach Cleanup.

Join Appalachian Mountain Bike Club and TVA at the Loyston Point Bike Trail for a work day! Tools will be provided. Wear comfortable work clothes and closed-toed shoes. Refreshments provided.

Interpretive walk from Elza Gate parking lot to cemetery describing the unique plant assemblage present in the cedar barren, history of the Worthington family, vegetation clearing along the 0.75 mile trail, manual removal of exotic invasive species. Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning (TCWP) will provide pizza for all participants at the conclusion of the event.

Join community members, local partners, the Bureau of Land Management, local mountain bike groups, and the Friends of the Lost Coast to celebrate National Public Lands Day by conducting trail maintenance projects on the Paradise Royale Trail System, in the King Range National Conservation Area.

In celebration of National Public Lands Day(NPLD) join Gulf Islands National Seashore for trail and grounds maintenance!

Planting native trees, shrubs, and plants

Please join us in celebrating our tenth year of caring for the sacred Mother Stone outside Landers, CA, for NPLD.
Prep on Friday, September 26th, camp overnight, and remove graffiti and garbage on Saturday, September 27th.

Beaver Lake Volunteer Day is an annual event in Arkansas dedicated to preserving the health and beauty of Beaver Lake. The event features shoreline and boat-based litter cleanups, with volunteers encouraged to bring their own boats. After the cleanup, participants gather at Hickory Creek Park for a lunch and a educational booths, where organizations shared data from Secchi Day and discuss efforts to protect the lake. The event underscores the importance of community involvement in maintaining water quality and promoting environmental stewardship.

Celebrate National Public Lands day by joining us for this three-day volunteer event, hosted in partnership with the BLM San Luis Valley Field Office. This project will focus on improving habitat and breeding conditions for the Gunnison Sage-Grouse, an endangered species found in the San Luis Valley. This year, we’ll work in a new location near Villa Grove, building on the success of similar efforts in previous years.

Volunteers will focus on enhancing the trailhead and nearby areas of Arroyos Del Sol. Tasks include staining and improving fences, removing encroaching weeds, and performing partial trail maintenance to ensure the area is safe and welcoming. You may also assist with installing signs to improve navigation for visitors. Early in the morning, you may catch views of rising hot air balloons and spot local wildlife, making this project a rewarding way to connect with the outdoors.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day and be a steward of the Great Burn ecosystem. Cleanup an old trash pile and help naturalize the scar followed by some sauntering and wandering in this hidden gem so close to Missoula.

Trail work day, improving hiking trail conditions in/around Green Mountain Falls, Colorado. Work may include cutting trail backslope, smoothing and flattening trail tread, , improving/ reinforcing switchbacks and rock steps, cleaning drainage diverts, and pruning back vegetation overgrowth.

Join us for our 40th annual lake Allatoona shoreline clean up. Be one of the 2000-3000 volunteers to help collect tons of trash. Scouts, school children, area residents, businesses, civic and church groups, and others come together with the goal to collect as much trash as possible.

34th Annual Trash Bash

25th Annual Shoreline Cleanup Event - Volunteers from across southwest Missouri converge on Table Rock Lake, Lake Taneycomo, and Bull Shoals Lake to clean litter from the shorelines. This event is a 100% volunteer effort for those who care about water quality and keeping our lakes, rivers, streams, and reservoirs clean and healthy.

There will be many projects to choose from and every age is welcome. Together we will make a difference and make our park better for all to enjoy. I hope you can join us for a fun filled day of giving back to our federal lands.

Please help us restore Patoka Lake’s shoreline to its natural state of beauty and cleanliness for wildlife safety and water quality. Bring your family, friends, organizations or coworkers. Dress to pickup trash in the weeds along the highways and shorelines. Gloves, trash bags, and bug spray will be available.

Explore Flagstaff’s first neighborhood at Elden Pueblo. Tours at 10 am, noon and 2 pm, with artifact displays, excavations and hunting games.

CIEDM meetup, cleanup & lookup of public spaces around Arcadia Ecohome

We will be painting life jacket loaner stations restrooms and vault toilets, trail maintenance, cleaning flower beds, picking up litter, and other beautification projects. Lunch will be provided as well.

Come volunteer on National Public Lands Day at Beautiful Lake Kaweah! Assist U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Staff with Litter & Graffiti Removal and Horse Creek Campground rehabilitation.

Hosted by the CoNPS Restoration Committee
September 22, botany hike & seed collection, Pike National Forest, north of Deckers, 8:00am - 1:00pm

Come out and celebrate National Public Lands Day at New Hogan Lake!

Mount Rainier National Park is hosting volunteer opportunities meeting at Longmire and White River Campground. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Historic Longmire Gas Station or the Day Use/Climber parking at White River Campground. After a brief welcome, participants will divide into work groups including trails, revegetation, campground upkeep, and other projects. Volunteers should come prepared for any kind of weather, with warm clothing, rain gear, sturdy footwear, and gloves. Sunglasses, sunscreen, and hats are also recommended. Volunteers should also bring water, snacks, and a lunch. Entrance fees are waived on National Public Lands Day.

Buckhorn Lake NPLD event will include, rec area enhancement wildlife habitat building, and public area cleanup.

13 September, 15th annual Brownfield Chapter ride/work day, ride Cole Creek Trail from Froggy's River Resort for National Public Lands Day.

Bakers Tank Trail- turnpike construction

Work with the Park Rangers at Pine Flat to enhance the Kings River Wildlife Area.

Join the nation's largest volunteer effort! On Saturday, September 28, give back to public lands by spending the morning on volunteer projects at the BLM Campbell Tract.

Removal of fire rings at Big Point dispersed camping area.

The Moab Field Office and the Red Rock 4-Wheelers will join forces to effect a repair to the Lost World Jeep Safari Route.

Planting many native shrubs and flowers in an old depleted borrow pit on Eglin and spreading wildflower seed to help populations of monarch butterflies. Adding soil amendments to help establish all of the plants that are put in the ground.

Bike trail construction in the Mud Springs Area

Volunteers will join Sand Flats staff in improving the popular recreation area located just two miles from Moab, Utah.

Volunteers will float Westwater Canyon in search of trash, weeds and other intrusions.

Delineating the Cliffhanger (Amasa Back) Jeep Trail

This volunteer project is perfect for all age ranges and abilities. We will be removing invasive pines. Volunteers are welcome to join us and our partners before or afterwards for the Celebrate the Coast event.

For the benefit of the Federally-threatened Piping Plover and other shorebirds, volunteers are needed to help clear litter and debris from all areas of Ocean Drive between the North Gate, and the Oso Bay bridge. This area is adjacent to important shorebird habitat. The cleanup will prevent litter, trash, and debris from disrupting the piping plover and other shorebirds using the coastal sand-flat habitat.

Learn and participate in riparian restoration at Camp Rilea. Participants will help plant alder trees and other native plants along the river to improve pollinator habitat, enhance installation resilience through erosion control, restore a historically significant ecosystem, and manage valuable natural resources.

As an official site of the Grand County Interagency NPLD Event the BLM will be partnering again with Protect Our Rivers (protectourrivers.org) for the Upper Colorado River 16th Annual River Cleanup and trail work. THIS SIGNUP IS FOR TRAIL WORK ON THE GORE CANYON TRAIL. Please see the separate signup for the river float and cleanup.

Lake shore and access road clean up.

Show your love and support of public lands by going outdoors and helping with some maintenance around the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center Campus.

The Blue Blaze Festival is a celebration of the trail, whether you are a Trail Runner, Hiker or would like to learn more about backpacking you are welcome to be a part of our celebration of the Buckeye Trail. Join us for the 2025 Buckeye Trail (BT) Blue Blaze Festival and explore the diversity and beauty of the outdoors. This year we will be joining forces with Destination Shawnee, the Tecumseh Theater and outdoor recreational organizations to bring together runners, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts to the Village of Shawnee. This section of the Buckeye Trail, in the Wayne National Forest, is mostly single-track trail and provides some very challenging terrain.

Active conservation of endangered species at JBLM is an important part of not only stewarding a healthy and resilient ecosystem, but in providing military training flexibility to promote mission readiness. This year's National Public Lands Day event will help restore habitat for Federally Endangered Taylor's checkerspot butterflies, as well as several species of rare native birds, bees, and bats. Join our biologists for a work party and ecological tour at Clear Creek Prairie, where will be conducting post-fire brush removal, installing mason bee blocks, and building new purple martin nest towers and bat roost boxes.

Mittry Lake Clean Up

Meet at the main paved boat ramp for orientation and site assignment.

Sites include jetties and camping areas.

Bring outdoor attire, water, & snacks.

Please join us for a restoration project in which we will be broadcasting native seed and planting native plants to help pollinator habitat recover.

The Bureau of Land Management staff will host a volunteer event at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area on 9/27/25 from 8:00-11:00 am.

Join a hands-on community conservation project to transform underused land into vibrant meadows that support Monarch butterflies and other vital pollinators. At Marine Corps Base Quantico, we're restoring critical habitat by planting two high-visibility meadows filled with milkweed and native wildflowers — essential stopover sites for migrating Monarchs, a species recently proposed for protection under the Endangered Species Act.

This is more than just a planting project — it's a chance to build something lasting. Volunteers will dig in on a variety of activities, including planting, harvesting and propagating seeds, constructing a rainwater catchment system with storage, and helping create a living classroom with interpretive signs. These signs will show how military and urban spaces can be reimagined as thriving biodiversity hotspots.

The big kickoff is September 27, marking the start of a long-term, self-sustaining effort that protects an important indicator species while educating the public and fostering a culture of environmental stewardship across the installation.

Volunteers will remove obsolete fencing around Hyatt Lake Recreation Area to increase habitat connectivity.

Cleaning up around the campground.

The Great Land Between the Lakes Trash Cleanup will occur on September 27th throughout the whole day. Participants are encouraged to stop by at North or South Welcome, Fenton Day Use Area or Energy Rd. Parking to pick up a trash bag and pair of gloves! While enjoying your time in Land Between the Lakes hiking, kayaking, horseback riding or whatever suits your fancy, fill up the trash bag with litter and drop it off as you leave Land Between the Lakes for the day.

Come support National Public Lands Day with us at J. Percy Priest Lake. We will be focusing on trash pick up on our islands and small maintenance on camping areas. Lunch will be provided after the event is over. Registration will open August 15th, 2025 and close on September 19th, 2025.

Meadowood SRMA, volunteers are needed for fence and cage removal, trail maintenance and restoration of the pollinator garden. Volunteers can take a guided hike on the trails.

Constructing and placing bluebird boxes around a recreation area.

Come join Stanislaus River Parks for National Public Lands Day! Volunteers will assist with park beautification and maintenance.

The event will partner with the Lassen Lands and Trails Trust and Hometown Pride City of Susanville and will focus on “fire safe” vegetation removal and trash clean up.

On September 27, 2025, join us at Verdigris River Park on Oologah Lake for a National Public Lands Day cleanup!

Join us for National Public Lands Day at 9:00am on Sunday, September 21st, at Sandrock Cliffs Trail! The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway invites you to be a part of something special: preserving the beauty of our public lands while fostering a stronger community. This event is a fantastic chance to make a tangible difference on the 2.9-mile Sandrock Cliffs Trail and its surrounding natural areas.

Clean-up around El Saucito Ranch

Natural Bridges Trail re-establishment, installing new trail markers.

Waitlist Only for Saturday, September 27 Project. However, We Have More Fun Activities the Week Before!
Join the Bureau of Land Management and partner organizations for National Public Lands Day at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on September 27, 2025. Volunteers can participate in exciting projects, including a BioBlitz to catalog local species and cleanup efforts along State Route 159. All ages are welcome, and this event offers a chance to connect with nature, build community, and make a lasting impact on our cherished public lands.

Lake Mead will be hosting a litter cleanup of a popular location at the park. During the summer, parts of the park are hit hard due to high visitation. Lake Mead staff will assess where the best location to hold the event. Please join us.

Join the Bureau of Land Management and the City of Henderson for a trash clean-up on public lands.

Come visit with the Clark County Library STEAM van.

As an official site of the Grand County Interagency NPLD Event the BLM will be partnering again with Protect Our Rivers (protectourrivers.org) for the Upper Colorado River 17th Annual River Cleanup. The goal is to provide educational opportunities for the protection of rivers and Leave No Trace ethics for volunteers while conducting trash and refuse removal along the Colorado River, recreation areas, river day use and campsite locations. Additional volunteer work may include maintenance of sites and/or trails along the river. A Trail project for those wanting a land-based option will be provided (more info and web link for that registration coming soon here)

Cleaning up the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with KTA! During this celebratory one-day trail maintenance extravaganza, volunteers and community partners will tackle multiple trail maintenance projects on several trails in Allegheny National Forest.

BLM will have a tent set up with Recreation, Wild Horse and Burro, and other resource specialists to provide information to the public regarding Leave No Trace principles, Wild Horse and Burro regulations and best practices, as well as information regarding their local BLM public lands.

Join us for a general cleanup event around Port Hudson State Historic Site.

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking volunteers to help clean up litter and debris along the beautiful Clearwater River!

Habitat restoration and pollinator garden.

Enjoy the night sky with an evening under the stars, observing with others and making new friends.

This event will focus on minor repairs/maintenance of the Murray Basin Trail. Volunteers will use hand tools to dig sections of the trail by re-shaping tread and digging out "berm" sections where water isn't draining properly. We will also clean up garbage around the parking/kiosk area at the trailhead. If the proper materials are obtained before the event, we will also likely replace the Kiosk at the trailhead with a brand-new one.

Join us as we celebrate National Public Lands at Rock creek Park!

Celebrate this nationwide event with us by volunteering in the historic gardens! All are welcome to join us for a morning of cleaning up the garden beds - you don't need a green thumb to pull weeds!

Come out to Lake Norman State Park on National Public Lands Day! We will be planting beautiful native species along a few areas of our park to help the pollinators and bring in more diversity! Contact the Lake Norman visitor center to sign up 704-528-6350.

Members of the Downeast Astronomers Association and Park Rangers will provide telescopes for viewing stars, planets, and possibly other galaxies during the two-hour event. This is good for all ages, and the event is free with no registration required.

You may, if you have one, bring your own telescope if you wish.

We will work on service projects to maintain the course and parking areas. This will include installing new posts in the parking area, vegetation management, cutting and hauling downed wood, maintaining golf tees, and other needs.

Volunteer for National Public Lands Day at Skinner Park & Loomis St. Community Gardens! A great way to give back to our public green spaces.

Want to remove some trash from an iconic landscape? Join BLM as well as partners from the Colorado Canyons Association, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Western Slope Climbers Coalition and others to remove years of accumulated debris from Escalante Creek.

Lake Sonoma Clean Up Day

Join USACE Park Rangers to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene!

Youth Archery Day to celebrate National Public Lands

Disc Golf Course Improvements - Install Concrete pavers at four tee pads, add mulch at baskets.

The BLM, Rocky Mountain Sport Riders and Rocky Mountain Youth Corps will be hosting a volunteer event to build dirt bike trail in the Hardscrabble area near Gypsum and Eagle Colorado.

Join the BLM for a community volunteer event to perform trail maintenance and clean up trash along the Wood Hill Bike Trail System. This is a great opportunity to engage with fellow locals while helping to enhance our trails. The BLM will provide equipment for hauling and disposing of refuse. Please wear sturdy shoes and gloves, and bring a garden rake or shovel.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is sponsoring an event to enhance the Good Water Rim Trail and discourage off-route travel. This is a fantastic opportunity for locals to engage with their community and protect sensitive resources in the area. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their mountain bikes to help monitor the trail, identify and repair trail braiding issues, and reclaim unauthorized routes nearby. Join us in making a positive impact on this cherished outdoor space!

Restoration of 2.5 Mile Creek through construction of small rock structures.

River Restoration along the North Platte River through Casper, WY.

We will work on revitalizing the paved road from the 1st picnic area to the 1st wash.
This revitalization of the road will benefit all users by removing the deep ruts, holes, and edges.

Come out to the Water Canyon Recreation Area and volunteer for National Public Lands Day on 9/27/2025. Volunteer stewardship projects include disc golf course expansion, trail maintenance, fire ring installation and pollinator garden improvements.

Are you interested in helping to clean up and restore the natural environment located within the Whittier Narrows - San Gabriel Dam Basin in South El Monte, California? If yes, we'd appreciate your help in celebrating our stewardship of the land and water during our annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD) event. This year's NPLD "Our Home Outdoors" event will be hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Los Angeles District (who own the land) in conjunction with the County of Los Angeles – Parks & Recreation (who manage a large portion of the land) within the Whittier Narrows Dam Basin. Our primary goal will be to remove litter/debris from the San Gabriel River area upstream of the Whittier Narrows – San Gabriel Dam. Our secondary goal will be to support the Corps’ Whittier Narrows Dam Safety Modification Project (DSMP) environmental commitments. Volunteers will be removing non-native plants from the habitat restoration area (about 50 acres) to help native plants regrow. In addition to weeding, volunteers may be asked to help with sweeping, picking up litter, bagging leaves, raking, or repainting park benches. If the weeding group finishes early, they will be re-routed to assist with the litter/debris removal portion of the event.

Join us for a gardening event at the Olympic National Park entrance sign and Visitor Center in Port Angeles, WA. We will be weeding, deadheading, and mulching.

Join the Roger Canyon Subcommittee of the Southeast Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Collaborative for their biannual cleanup of Roger Canyon on Saturday, September 27th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Supplies and lunch will be provided for those who RSVP.

Join us for a bird box cleanout at Curt Gowdy State Park. Arrive at the Curt Gowdy Visitor Center at 10:00 AM and be finished by 12:00 PM. Moderate driving and hiking are involved.

Trash clean-up event. Meet at the Cliff Shelter in Coulter Bay at 10 AM. PPE, trash bags, and tools will be provided.

Help protect Sinks Canyon State Park from invasive weeds during this weed pull event.

Learn about Monarch Butterflies and Milkweed plants!

Watch "Run the Red," a race for open space!

Details are coming soon, but you can expect to help with various maintenance tasks!

Join us in cleaning the park!

Join in on the fun and plant trees throughout the park while learning about their history!

Take a short hike with park staff and clean up the side of the road in the bison pasture.

Help park staff with removing plants called Russian Olive from throughout the park!

Help keep Hartwell Lake clean! Sign up to clean a park, section of the shoreline, or an island!

Trim trees & identify noxious weeds!

We will install vehicle barriers to protect natural resources.

Join Friends of Panthertown and MountainTrue for a day of hands-on conservation work in the beautiful Panthertown Valley! We'll be clearing out check dams along the Panthertown Valley Trail—these small structures help prevent sediment from entering nearby creeks, protecting the headwaters of the Tuckasegee River.

Clean the shoreline!

Give back to the earth, exercise your body, spend time in nature and meet cool people with the Ward 8 Woods Conservancy.

Join Redwood National and State Parks for a coastal cleanup to celebrate National Public Lands Day. This volunteer event will take place on Saturday, September 27 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Freshwater Beach in Orick, CA.

Join Potomac Conservancy to clean up Anacostia Park!

Local trails, mountain biking groups, atv clubs and back country horseman will be working to clean up local trails on BLM in and around Kanab UT.

Join BLM, the Fruita Trails Initiative, COPMOBA, and Colorado Canyons Association for a day of trail building to celebrate McInnis Canyons' 25th Anniversary as a National Conservation Area!

Join us while we spend National Public Lands Day by cleaning up the shoreline around Lake Russell. Additionally, you can participate in establishing aquatic habitat by planting vegetation along the shoreline.

Remove litter from lake shoreline.

Litter clean-ups around recreation areas within the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary. More information coming soon!

Celebrate National Public Lands Day in the Angeles National Forest! Join your community for a volunteer day in the San Gabriel Mountains for a morning of fun and giving back to our public lands.

Come help clean up the Wildlife Refuge at Barr Lake State Park in Brighton, CO.

4 Volunteer Site Activities: service work projects and learning opportunities. Suitable for all ages.

We will be cleaning up the trash and litter the area west of the North Menan Butte.

Volunteer opportunity at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. Event will take place at Fort Moultrie and will consist of jobs to help beautify and preserve the fort and its grounds.

Clear brush along walkway and remove invasive species along fencing. Remove trash along walkway and along riverbed shore.

Volunteers will collect trash and complete other projects at West Point Lake from 8am-1pm.

Reconnect the lost Elkhorn Trail in this trail network south of Red Feather Lakes, a popular recreation and camping destination.

Help protect Capitol Reef's pristine dark skies!

Shoreline cleanup event followed by picnic with free lunch and prizes, supported by The Friends of Barren River Lake & Park.

Clean up at Milner Historic Recreation Area.

This year, we’re celebrating National Public Lands Day with an event all about stargazing and our beautiful dark night skies!

Join us on Saturday, September 20th at the Searchlight Senior Center for a special dark sky presentation, followed by a telescope viewing and chance to participate in light monitoring (part of the pathway for Avi Kwa Ame National Monument to become a designated Dark Sky Park).

Join us at Silver Springs State Park for National Public Lands Day! Help beautify the park through hands-on gardening, trail maintenance, and more. All ages welcome — youth must be accompanied by an adult. Free park admission for participating volunteers!

Volunteers will help to set fire rings in campsites in the brand new camping loop at Penrose Commons.

What: We’ll be working on clearing the trail corridor and improving sightlines. Thill will involve cutting back brush using hand tools like loppers and folding saws.

Where: Meet at Creekside Terrace trail head where we’ll get signed in and ready to roll. We’ll drive into the trail work area from there. Arrive early so we can get started at 9 AM.

OHV clubs from the area ride the road and pick up litter.

Come join Tahoe National Forest and South Yuba River Citizens League to clean up several locations along the Yuba River.

The Southern California Mountains Foundation will be working with Yamaha Corporation employees and the public to address erosion and disrepair on the San Bernardino National Forest at the Pinnacles OHV Staging Area in Lake Arrowhead, Ca. We will be fixing/updating signs, planting grasses and trees, removing graffiti, repairing the loading ramp, and repairing fences.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day at beautiful Sandy Hook's Fishing Beach by lending a hand at our park clean-up! Volunteers will enjoy views of natural, cultural, and/or historical resources while they remove litter and debris, helping protect native habitats and minimize debris around the park. This is a fun family-friendly volunteer opportunity, and volunteers of all ages are welcome.

Washington Square is one of five squares founded in 1682 by William Penn, in Philadelphia. Volunteers will assist in beautifying this park by creating expanded tree bed rings and filling them with mulch.

The BLM White River Field Office partners with the Town of Meeker and the Eastern Rio Blanco Parks and Rec District, and local community volunteers to perform trail maintenance on the Meeker Trails hiking and mountain biking single-track trail system.

The motorized OHV community will celebrate NPLD this year at the 550-acre Rangely Rock Crawling Park managed by the BLM White River Field Office on Sunday, September 14th, 2025

Bureau of Land Management, El Centro Field office partnering with California Department Fish and Wildlife are hosting a Free Fishing Derby at the Hot Springs Long-Term Visitor Area to celebrate National Public Lands Day on October 4th, 2025. ECFO recreation staff are looking forward to engaging with the community by providing information and education about our natural resources in our public lands.

Join us at Theodore Roosevelt Island for National Public Lands Day! We'll be removing invasive shrubs and vines to make room for native flora and fauna.

Registration will begin around 10:00 a.m. at the Nome Creek Bridge. Participants will divide into work groups to stake willow trees and plant seeds. Volunteers should come prepared for any kind of weather, with warm clothing, hats, rain gear, sturdy boots, and work gloves. Volunteers should also bring water, snacks, and a lunch.

Join the Trashure Hunt!

This California Coastal Cleanup Day, help clean up and join the world’s largest scavenger hunt! Hidden "trash treasures" at cleanup sites can be redeemed for cool prizes.

🛥️Angel Island cleanup. (FULLY BOOKED):
Afterward, enjoy a free thank-you BBQ back at the Bay Model!

All kids under 18 need a signed parental release form.
Clean up, hunt for treasure, and have fun!

For flexible fiberglass trail marker posts at different locations along the BLM Fishtrap Area's non-motorized trail system, the Fishtrap Loop Trail, to improve visitor awareness and safety: ensure trail markers' strategic locations, solid placement, and add any needed decals.

Come clean up the shoreline at Fort Washington Park!

Join 11th Street Bridge Park for a cleanup!

Come remove litter at Fort Mahan Park!

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Greenbelt Park while maintaining its trails on September 20th!

Join DCBIA to make some improvements at Anacostia Park!

Join the National Park Service for a shoreline cleanup at Oxon Cove Park on September 21st!

Join the Farmington Field Office in a restoration effort at Trucha Rosilla! This event aims to pick up trash, restore a fishing access trail, and clear vegetation. Lunch and supplies provided.

Volunteers will serve as a Site Steward as part of the 2025 National Public Lands Day event hosted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Vale District, Malheur Field Office (MFO). Site Stewards will monitor archaeological and cultural site conditions under the guidance and support of Vale District archaeologists. Site Stewards will locate known archaeological/cultural sites, photograph and document current site conditions and report findings back to MFO.

Molalla River corridor cleanup and trail work.

This is Fort Gibson Lake's 4th annual National Public Lands Day clean-up. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is partnering with Toppers Fire Department and Fort Gibson Lake Association to focus on trash removal in the Toppers Public Use Area.

Trash clean up and geology talk

National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort. It celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages the use of open space for education, recreation, and health benefits. This year, National Public Lands Day falls on September 27, 2025.

Meet up and team up at the Gateway Arch to help clean up the St. Louis Riverfront!

Nine billion tons of trash end up in the ocean every year. In fact, the Mighty Mississippi River is one of the largest sources of oceanic plastic debris. But with YOUR help, we can minimize our environmental footprint by collecting riverside trash and keeping the riverfront clean.

Gateway Arch National Park, Gateway Arch Park Foundation, Beyond Plastics, Republic Services, Missouri Stream Team, Great Rivers Greenway, Living Lands & Waters, the St. Louis Aquarium Foundation, and the City of St. Louis have partnered to organize a community trash pick-up event on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 27th from 9 a.m. - noon. Recruit your friends and family members and join us in lending a helping hand and cleaning up the riverfront!

All volunteers will receive materials to help them stay safe such as litter pickers (limited supply), trash bags, and gloves.

After the clean-up, explore the park and enjoy a day full of service projects and fun events for the whole family to celebrate National Public Lands Day!

Grab your trash grabbers and your gloves! This National Public Land Day, you can protect public lands by cleaning up litter and deconstructing erosion logs along Arches National Park's entrance road.

Come join us at Allegany State Park - Red House Beehunter Picnic Shelter for a day of giving back to our beautiful public lands! On this special day, volunteers from all walks of life come together to clean up, restore, and improve our parks and natural spaces. Whether you're a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or just looking to lend a hand, there's a project for everyone. Help preserve the beauty of our public lands for future generations to enjoy. Let's make a positive impact together! We are celebrating 20 years of National Public Lands Day.

Bryce Canyon National Park is "Our Home Outdoors"

Join Ocean Conservancy for their annual International Coastal Cleanup at Anacostia Park!

Join Potomac Conservancy for a cleanup at Kenilworth Park!

Join us at Bartram's Garden for a day of hands-on activities and community connection. Volunteers will work alongside staff at Sankofa Community Farm, Bartram's Garden Horticulture team, and TinyWPA project leaders on a variety of projects, including seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, orchard support, greenhouse maintenance, constructing and installing Bartram’s Garden new playful learning space. No experience is necessary-- just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn! This is a great opportunity to get your hands in the soil and connect with nature. You'll work alongside a passionate team of staff and volunteers to help ensure these 50 acres remains vibrant, welcoming, and accessible to all.

Come clean up the shoreline at Fort Foote Park!

Join us as we celebrate National Public Lands at National Capital Parks-East!

4th Grade Outdoor Classroom event for Desert Willow Elementary School.

This fun, family-friendly event will include volunteer activities, educational opportunities, and a chance to connect with others, all while enjoying a beautiful morning at Mni Owe Sni!

Volunteers will work with park staff in the field, in off trail areas surveying plants in order to help the park identify and record the distribution of native and invasive plants.

Volunteers for this event will meet at the entrance point of Chance Gulch ACEC and erect informational kiosks and install gates for seasonal closures for the purpose of conserving wildlife. Providing information where the BLM asks the public to limit their access is vital for improving visitor engagement, promoting compliance, responsible use of public lands and can foster a sense of stewardship and appreciation for the local natural resource. Additionally, the group will plant sagebrush and seed with native local seed to restore a disturbed area near the parking area.

Join us on September 27th at Pinnacle Mountain State Park to celebrate National Public Lands Day.

The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail will be celebrating National Public Lands Day by removing invasive bush honeysuckle from the trail near the 14th Street Bridge.

In the spirit of celebrating and supporting the gifts of our watershed, come join us Saturday, September 27 for Grande Ronde Public Lands Day at Ladd Marsh Nature Area. This event is part of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) - an effort that started over 30 years ago and has inspired hundreds of thousands of volunteers to give back to our nation's public lands in all 50 states and US territories.

Trail maintenance day on a newly constructed trail

Join us in celebrating National Public Lands Day on the Jacks Fork River by helping to clean up unsightly trash! This event is organized in partnership with the official friends group of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, the Ozark Riverways Foundation.
Your participation will not only contribute to the beauty of our beloved river but also support the preservation of our natural resources. Let’s come together to make a positive impact on our environment! We hope to see you there!

The Gambler 500 is a large volunteer gathering where motorists utilize their own customized vehicles to traverse Forest roads and clean up debris. They tackle items of all sorts and sizes, and end up extracting a significant volume of trash off of the forest.

Learn about fire in prairie ecosystems and help mitigate the risk of wildfires.
Aprender sobre el rol del fuego en los ecosistemas de pradera y ayudar a mitigar el riesgo de incendios.

The Peregrine Fund and Bureau of Land Management at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument are hosting a celebration on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 27 by releasing five captive-bred California Condors at 12 p.m. MDT (11 a.m. MST, northern-Arizona Condor Time) to take their first flights in the wild. The event will be held in-person at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument for anyone interested in traveling to the area, and it will be live streamed via The Peregrine Fund’s YouTube Channel.

Help keep your community beautiful by supporting The Tollgate Arboretum and Donelson Welcome signs. You can serve by collecting litter, pruning trees and shrubs, weeding, planting, and installing our new Tree Identification Signs. Gloves, safety vests, and tools will be provided. Meet at the Tollbooth Arboretum on the corner of Lebanon Pike and Stewarts Ferry Pike, street parking available on Donelsonwood Dr. and the parking lot at Donelson Middle School.

The Battle Mountain District (BMDO) for the Bureau of Land Management will be hosting a cleanup event around Spencer Hot Springs located southeast of Austin, Nevada. We are cleaning up the trash and graffiti around the hot springs. There will be a chance to learn about bat boxes, how to make them, why they’re beneficial, and general information about bats! Water, gloves, trash bags, and some trash grabbers will be provided. While there you can chat with the specialists of the BMDO, getting the opportunity to learn what makes our public land special, and what can we do together to protect it!

Wekiwa Springs State Park Trail Clean Up. Pick up litter on the trails and explore the Real Florida. There will be a bilingual Spanish speaking ranger available for translation and inclusion.

We will be performing various clean up tasks outside at Hamilton Grange.

Volunteers will assist with a variety of land management projects on Pine Lily Preserve, a Green PLACE property in Orlando, Florida. The event is a family-friendly project open to groups, scouts, students seeking volunteer hours, and all who are interested in helping!

The Palmetto Trail is proud to be part of this nation-wide event, and this year we're going to be working on our Croft State Park Passage in preparation for our upcoming Half Marathon!
Please join the Palmetto Trail team in assisting in general trail maintenance on this passage, including lopping, trail tread repair, trail widening, weed eating, and other tasks as assigned.

All tools will be provided, though you are encouraged to bring your own gloves, water, sunscreen and bug spray!

Volunteer workday in the Ironwood Forest National Monument.

Plant native shrubs, pollinator plants, and manage invasive species to restore habitat for native wildlife.

Join us in preserving the historic buildings on-site!

Deconstruct tent pads and restore natural space.

September 1st through 28th, visitors are encouraged to pick up litter throughout the park.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day by removing Eastern Red Cedar, helping promote biodiversity at Green Island Recreation Area!

We will construct 1800s era worm fence at a historic farm managed by the National Park Service.

Once again this year we will be cleaning up the bastions between Castillo San Cristóbal and Castillo San Felipe del Morro. As well as all the grounds of El Morro.

Beach cleanup at Cape Lookout National Seashore. More information to come.

Join the Accokeek Foundation to remove invasive species and litter at Piscataway Park!

Join the Accokeek Foundation to remove invasive species at Piscataway Park!

Join Revive Stanton Park for a volunteer event!

Help us spruce up the community garden and dog run at Jackie Husen Park! / ¡Ayúdenos a arreglar la huerta comunitaria de y la pista de perros en Jackie Husen Park!

Open House for kids from 1 to 95 at the Bureau of Land Managements' Little Snake Field Office in Craig, CO.

Join National Park Service employees and volunteers conduct a Bio-Blitz for the 161 acres of NPS land within the Glacial Passage Area. In order to help with the Bio-Blitz, volunteers will utilize iNaturalist to report species within the project area during a set duration of time. BioBltiz's help the park create a species list, support the parks understanding of biodiversity, help the park make informed decisions about management, and helps the community build a greater understanding of nature.

Help remove debris form Biscayne National Park through a fun snorkel cleanup!

Volunteer in Sequoia National Park!

Join us in celebrating National Public Lands Day by helping to remove exotic and invasive species from the Tallgrass Prairie at Fort Scott National Historic Site. This event is organized in partnership with the official friends group of Fort Scott National Historic Site.

Please join us at Chattahoochee River NRA in Atlanta, Georgia for our National Public Lands Day volunteer workday. We will be doing trail work at one of the most popular units of the park. Work may include clearing of drains to remove water from the trail, corridor clearing, and cutting loose roots (tripping hazards) out of the trail. No experience needed.

BLM Nevada Black Rock Field Office will be hosting our annual Desert Dace Days at Soldier Meadow. We will be pulling fence, installing signs and cleaning the cabin.

Whether Hot Springs National Park is your home or your home away from home, join us in stewarding our beautiful park on National Public Lands Day!

Cleanup to remove old couches, pallets and other trash dumped on Public Lands within the Cedar City Field Office BLM.

The Sierra Front Field Office in Conjunction with the Alpine County Trails Association will be hosting "Work Day" event will include: Interpretative panel installation, painting, trail maintenance, fence building, and clean up!

Help rehab a burrowing owl nest site by removing dumped trash. Long term the BLM plans to fence off this illegal access road in order to better protect theses owls and their home on public lands.

Everyone is welcome at our National Public Lands Day event!

This year for National Public Lands Day we will be working at the Woodland Trail in Big Bear Ca.

We will have education and outreach booths, information on our current projects int he Big Bear Valley, and beginner-friendly trail work and trailhead maintenance work.

For those wanting to participate in trail or trailhead work, please wear close-toed shoes and long pants. We will provide the tools, gloves, and hard hats (if needed). Lunch as well as drinks and snacks will be provided. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Join the National Park Service and the Santa Monica Mountains Fund to help restore and re-energize one of the most popular canyons in the Santa Monica Mountains. Join us at Cheeseboro Canyon in Agoura Hills, CA from 8:30am- 1:00pm where volunteers will help plant native vegetation in areas impacted by wildfires and help maintain trail accessibility for all to safely recreate in our public lands. Training, education, and lunch will be provided by the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and the Santa Monica Mountains Fund.

Note that Cheeseboro Canyon is known for heating up by noon, so please plan ahead and hydrate and rest well the days leading up to the event!

La Fundación Amigos de El Yunque, en colaboración con el Servicio Forestal de los Estados Unidos, les invita a celebrar el Día Nacional de las Tierras Públicas (NPLD, por sus siglas en inglés) el sábado, 27 de septiembre de 2025, en el Centro de Visitantes El Portal. Esta fecha especial, conmemorada anualmente el cuarto sábado de septiembre, destaca la importancia de proteger, mantener y conectar con nuestros espacios naturales públicos.
Desde el 2019, esta actividad en El Yunque forma parte de una celebración nacional organizada por la National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), que reúne a miles de voluntarios en todo Estados Unidos para restaurar, embellecer y conservar nuestras tierras públicas. Este año, nos unimos nuevamente con entusiasmo a este esfuerzo colectivo para promover un ambiente más saludable, resiliente y disfrutable para presentes y futuras generaciones.

Volunteers with Mid-Atlantic Climbers will pull invasive plant species at Carderock Recreation Area.

The Dolan Springs Trails Association in Partnership with the Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Office will replace a kiosk at the Lower Indian Spring Trailhead and maintain portions of the Lower Indian Spring Trail.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with the U.S. Forest Service and help protect the western snowy plovers! Please join us for a beach cleanup on Satuday, September 27th at Siltcoos Beach Day Use Area, which is a critical nesting area for plovers from mid-March to mid-September.

Visit the 19th annual Festival of Wood at Grey Towers National Historic Site hosted on National Public Lands Day! Grey Towers is the only NHS in the country administered by the US Forest Service and was the home of Gifford Pinchot, the founder and first chief of the agency. Enjoy children's activities, educational exhibitions, vendors and crafters selling hand-made items, and fee free access to the historic mansion.



The event is rain or shine. No registration is required.

Come join COSCA on National Trails Day to do improvements on the Los Robles trail adjacent to Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

Volunteers will help wash the walls of the Korean War Veterans Memorial - EVENT FULL.

Canoemobile community paddle at Lincoln Park.

The Industrial Core, located within Keweenaw National Historical Park boundaries and adjacent to the village of Calumet, is a key visitor attraction. Throughout the summer months, visitors routinely tour the area with the aid of established interpretive wayside exhibits and a self-guided brochure. This is also the location for ranger-guided programs.

Join Fort Pulaski staff and volunteers for a morning of service at Fort Pulaski National Monument.

Yosemite Facelift is our flagship annual event—a week-long, park-wide cleanup that brings together climbers, locals, and visitors to care for Yosemite. With daily cleanups, evening programs, and a vibrant community spirit, it's the largest volunteer event in any national park and a powerful celebration of stewardship in action.

Come celebrate and create at Shenandoah National Park! For National Public Lands Day, The Shenandoah National Park Trust will be hosting Art in the Park events on Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th. Public workshops will take place near the Big Meadows Wayside and will explore mediums such as watercolor, photography, fiber art, printmaking, and music. No registration needed! Art in the Park events are open and free to the public! September 27th is also a fee free day, so come enjoy your public lands!

A service project to help maintain the Big Meadows will be hosted on September 27th from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Volunteers will further efforts to reduce woody vegetation growing in the Big Meadows by hauling out locusts tree logs. Removing the woody vegetation from the meadow maintains its unique cultural and environmental significance. Volunteers will be joined by park staff to learn more about the botanic significance of Big Meadows and why this work is important. Register and learn more here or contact corrina_wendel@nps.gov for more information.

Help maintain the Ocala National Forest beautiful and clean by volunteering in trash removal.

Three walks all will begin at Homestead’s Education Center with Natural Resources Specialist Jesse Bolli.   

The 8 a.m. bird walk  

The 10 a.m. plant walk

The 12:30 p.m. insect walk

Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks during our habitat restoration stewardship events in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park as we learn and work together to create a healthier home for the native plants and wildlife that call this area their home. Depending on the time of year, volunteers will assist with various stewardship events, including removal of non-native plants, seed collection, planting of native plants and/or trash pick-up along the creek. No experience is necessary. Come out and join the team to help restore the wild lands we all enjoy!

Indiana Dunes National Park is hosting a beach clean-up for National Public Lands Day. Join us for a morning of stewardship.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day by volunteering at Whitewater Preserve within the Sand to Snow National Monument!

Come and learn how to be a scientist by joining OC Parks and LCF Naturalists in a BioBlitz! Did you know California is a biodiversity hotspot! Help scientists and OC Parks Staff with documenting the species found in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. You will learn about California’s unique biodiverse flora and fauna and how to use iNaturalist. Then you will go out and hike on your own while documenting the species you find along the way!

Join us at Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters’ native plant nursery as we care for native plants from their seed stage to their mature, ready-to-be planted stage. Volunteers may collect seeds, sow seeds in flats, bump plants up, plant at restoration sites, sterilize plant containers, and generally help maintain the nursery. Gain hands-on experience with habitat restoration while working alongside other zany and interesting plant lovers!

In celebration and support of National Public Lands Day, the Friends group will be hosting a work day at Erwin National Fish Hatchery. Pollinator garden work is the focus.

Join Monument Staff and help remove invasive plants from an iconic Montana landmark.

Pre-registered volunteers will assist the National Park Service in removing litter and debris from the Kingsley Plantation shoreline and grounds on Fort George Island.

Help remove invasive plants from Rocky Mountain National Park!

Join Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District staff as we celebrate National Public Lands Day with trail maintenance at Long Ridge Open Space Preserve on the Achistaca Trail. We will be restoring the tread width by removing accumulated soil and some vegetation that's grown into it.

Join the SCA for a volunteer event!

The 6th Annual Talbot Tidewater Celebration is a family event featuring a kids fishing clinic, guided hikes and canoe rides, environmental organization exhibits, many hands-on activities for kids and adults, presentations, live music and food for purchase in a beautiful location. The perfect way to celebrate National Public Lands Day!

Zion National Park is celebrating National Public Lands Day by hosting a group from Utah Tech University for a litter and graffiti removal event!

Chamizal National Memorial will host a BioBlitz event in conjunction with the NPLD BioBlitz with NEEF and iNaturalist.

2025 will be Grand County Colorado's 31st NPLD! There will be a variety of projects on pulic lands across Grand County for every skill level of participant.

Pre-registered volunteers will assist the National Park Service in removing litter and debris from the Fort Caroline National Memorial shoreline on the St. John's River.

HGRP provides volunteer work related to the caves in the Lincoln National Forest in southeastern New Mexico. Typical activities we do include monitoring, restoration, formation repair, trail flagging repair, summer exit bat counts, survey.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day at the First Ladies National Historic Site! Enjoy open house tours of the Saxton House, live music, engaging Ranger talks, and family-friendly yard games in the park from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

We are partnering with the Jackson Audobon Society to talk about birds, nature and to enjoy our public lands.

What better way to give back then by spending the day volunteering and learning in Valles Caldera National Preserve. Start the day with volunteer work and then participate in range-led programs in the afternoon.

The pollinator garden and trail at wood river wetlands is being crowded out by weeds and over hanging tree branches. We will be pulling weeds in the pollinator garden and limbing trees along the trail and entrance road. Please bring gloves and be ready to play in the dirt.

Draft event schedule (subject to change) :
• 3:00–9:00 PM – Vendor and outreach tabling at the Damascus Trail Center and Closing of Hurricane Helene Art Auction
• 5:00 -7:00 PM Live Music and community gathering socializing
• 7:00–9:00 PM – Fundraiser dinner on the Old Mill Lawn, community recognition, and speakers

Come volunteer with us on National Public Lands Day!

Big Thicket National Preserve needs help clearing brush out of pine savannahs so that longleaf pines can grow! Volunteers will be clearing small trees and brush. Hand saws, pruning loppers, hand-held power tools, gloves, and other personal protective equipment will be provided.

All participants will receive a free 1-day coupon for entry into a participating federal public land within the calendar year.

We will meet at the Visitor Center at 6102 FM 420, Kountze, TX 77625 at 9AM on September 27th.

Volunteers from various organizations will construct a raised pollinator garden at the NSA Mid-South Nature Trail.

The primary purpose of Our Home Outdoors events on September 27th, 2025, celebrating National Public Lands Day on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (WMWR) is Environmental Education and Interpretation to promote a better understanding among participating teams.

Join us on Saturday, September 27 for a National Public Lands Day Trail Tune-Up Project in Joshua Tree National Park!
Celebrate NPLD by giving back to the trails that give us so much. Volunteers will team up with our trails staff to clear debris, make light repairs, and improve trail conditions for the fall season.

Join us for a day of stewardship at Gold Butte National Monument in southern Nevada. We will be installing posts to delineate camp areas and making seedballs to accelerate habitat restoration.

Creating Beaver Dam analogs in several canyons in the Bandelier backcountry to encourage a repopulation of this important native species

Invasive species removal along the Albany County Rail Trail.

There are many amazing sites that you can recreate in throughout your public lands and, unfortunately, illegal dumping and litter is a problem in many of these sites. In light of this, we are facilitating a trash cleanup event on the Pecos River on the Friday before National Public Lands Day. Snacks, water, and safety/cleanup supplies will be provided for participants.

Volunteers can join U.S. Forest Service Staff and the Ozark Trail Association as we begin trail construction activities on the new Banner Road connector trail and trailhead.

Join Penns Woods Winery, Concord Township, and First State National Historical Park in celebrating National Public Lands Day with a roadside clean up followed by a hike with the Park Superintendent!

Join us for a day of giving back to the land we love! 🛶🌾🦅

Join First State National Historical Park staff in improving the Smith Bridge Picnic Area!

The West Well Dunes Area is a popular OHV area in Carlsbad, NM. Many recreationists have left trash behind, and trash has blown in from surrounding areas. Broken shade structures, cans, and other garbage has marred these beautiful dunes. Because of this, the Bureau of Land Management and City of Carlsbad are facilitating a cleanup event on National Public Lands Day to improve this beautiful recreation area.

Join us for a day of activities, and nature programs to celebrate National Public Lands Day!

Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site seeks enthusiastic and passionate volunteers to assist us on Saturday, September 27 to celebrate National Public Lands Day! Volunteers will join our Landscape and Grounds team and our Visitor Services team to preserve the historic Green Hill Property. Join us as we identify, cut, and remove invasive plants. No previous experience is required.

Lake Avalon is a popular dispersed camping area north of Carlsbad, NM. Many people have used this site to burn pallets or have left trash behind, and trash has blown in from surrounding areas. Broken glass, nails, cans, and other garbage creates a hazard for recreationists. Because of this, the Bureau of Land Management and City of Carlsbad are facilitating a cleanup event on the Sunday after National Public Lands Day to improve this beautiful recreation area.

EVENT IS FULL

Anchor picnic tables, cut weeds and grass at Joe Skeen Campground.

Lost Lake Fishing Site Litter Clean-Up in Red Feather Lakes, CO. More details to follow! E-mail Canyon Lakes Ranger District Volunteer Coordinator at carrie.cole@usda.gov for more information. Link to volunteer.gov coming soon.

Come out to the park for to learn about the flora and fauna this time of year. We will be leading participants on a service learning BioBlitz and recording our findings.

Join Buffalo National River and Buffalo National River Partners for a day of trail work on the Tyler Bend Trails.

The Wildlife Festival is the largest public event that Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge hosts and this event wouldn't be a success or even be possible without our volunteers! There are a variety of different ways to help out before and after as well as at the festival from set-up, clean-up, interpretation, working at a booth, leading a booth, and more.

Join the Vernal Field Office for a Trail Work Day!

Come help us maintain the beautiful Dry Fork Flume Trail. We'll be staining both bridges on the trail and doing some brush work along the trail. Your efforts will help keep this trail in great shape for everyone to enjoy.

A volunteer cleanup event at Monocacy National Battlefield located south of Frederick, Maryland.

Join park staff this National Public Lands Day in identifying and reporting birds that can be seen and heard throughout the park.

Volunteer Day at the Pinedale, Wyoming CCC ponds. Volunteers are needed for brush clearing along the pathways and trails, trail maintenance, painting, and minor facility repairs.

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is looking for participants in our first National Public Lands Day event. Whether you're a member of youth organizations and individuals and families of all ages to connect with the national park in their backyard.

This morning event will focus on trail clean-up, assisting with repair of landscaping damaged in spring and early summer severe weather and removal of garbage from creekside areas near trails and visitor use areas. Wilsons Creek is an important tributary of the James River and an important riparian area in the suburban landscape outside of Springfield.

DOPC Volunteer stewardship activities engage participants in restoration projects throughout Dumbarton Oaks Park. This includes removal of invasive plants and caring for newly planted shrubs and trees. Gloves, snacks, tools and training provided. We look forward to welcoming you the Park!

Trail Maintenance on both motorized and non-motorized trails.

We will be modifying a fence on BLM land in the YU Bench area. This fence mod is part of Absaroka Fence Initiative (AFI)'s Carter Mountain Pronghorn Fence project

Remove old interpretive signage and replace with new materials.

Learn, create, and explore during a free fall festival at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. This special event is built around the idea that everyone is an artist. This special event includes sculpture demonstrations, family art activities, ranger-guided tours, art workshops, and musical performances.

An impactful beautification project at Tibble Fork Reservoir. Cleaning up litter, refuse, and debris on the beach and shoreline of Tibble Fork Reservoir, and the surrounding area. We will hand out small educational gifts in appreciation for your service.

In celebration of National Public Lands Day, join us for our Habitat Restoration drop-in on Saturday, Sept. 27, to improve habitat for native plants and wildlife. Our habitat restoration efforts could include invasive plant removal and/or native plantings. Your efforts will help improve soil quality, restore native plants, and create better habitat for native wildlife. Drop-ins are a great opportunity for both first-time volunteers and veteran volunteers to get involved in their national park.

Join Bureau of Land Management staff for a fun-filled mountain bike ride on the 10-miles of trails on Blue Ridge, east of Coos Bay.

Select 4x4 Adoption Groups will perform post and rail fence repair and clean up litter in their designated adoption areas. Members of the public are also welcome to contribute. Please contact me at cody.chamberlain@usda.gov if you are interested in joining.

Join park stewards and MA Department of Conservation & Recreation for a day of landscape and ecosystem management on the scenic Grape Island! As we work together to enhance habitat for native birds, insects, trees, and wildflowers, we'll explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology, natural history, and cultural significance of the landscapes within Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park.

Join the National Park Service and Mississippi Park Connection to collect native seeds and remove buckthorn at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA

Help us keep our National Wildlife Refuge beautiful by helping us pick up litter and trash. The Refuge is home to alligators, deer, bobcats, over 250 species of birds, and more! The Refuge serves as their home but is also an important part of the Everglades ecosystem.

We need your help cleaning our Cypress Swamp Boardwalk!

Volunteer trash pick-up and iNaturalist tour of LRAFB Pollinator Habitat

Combining our annual Fall Festival with National Public Lands Day Celebration in which we will be planting trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, creating pollinator habitats, sharing meals, and honoring a longstanding Rogers educator, Fred Von Mechow.

Volunteers needed to remove invasive bush honeysuckle at the Hall's Ferry unit of Big Muddy National Fish & Wildlife Refuge. A small-scale trash cleanup may also take place around the work area.

Remove invasive species at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area!

Give a little love to your local parks. Dakota County Parks and Great River Greening invite you to come out and help us improve the health and quality of our park through a morning of fun native restoration projects. Together, we will plant native prairie grasses and wildflowers to continue restoration efforts in Lebanon Hills Regional Park.

We will be working on a trail within the Siuslaw National Forest to cut back the vegetation and maintain the trail for better accessibility!

Conduct trail maintenance on trails affected by the 2022 Black Fire

The Susan Creek Falls Trail is one of our most visited locations on the Roseburg District. Since the Archie Creek Fire in 2020, ongoing restoration work has taken place to return the trail to the ADA accessible standard that existed prior to the fire. Work for this public lands day event would focus on continuing restoration of the trail, brushing around the parking area and brushing along the trail length to the falls.

Join us at Big Lagoon State Park on National Public Lands Day to volunteer to help clean up the shoreline of the lagoon and intracoastal from your own personal watercraft, kayaks, canoes, and Stand-up paddleboards welcome. Volunteers are also welcome to walk along the beach front areas to pick up litter.

Volunteers with gather at Catoctin Mountain Park's Chestnut Picnic Area on September 27 from 10am to 1pm to help prepare facilities and grounds for the autumn season.

Details TBA

This event will engage volunteers, partner organizations, and staff in a half-day clean-up to improve and protect high-use recreation areas within Lake James State Park.

Join us for a guided nature walk at the iconic Trail of 100 Giants in celebration of National Public Lands Day! This family-friendly walk will explore the awe-inspiring Giant Sequoias of the Sequoia National Forest, offering insights into the area's ecology, history, and conservation efforts. Discover the beauty and importance of public lands while connecting with nature, learning from local experts, and honoring the legacy of stewardship that protects these ancient trees for future generations.

Come explore the Cross Bar and help keep it beautiful. Hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians, hunters, and anyone who enjoys their public lands, and wants to help keep these lands beautiful, should join us! Volunteers will pick up trash along trails and fence lines. Access to the property requires driving through private ranch land. Everyone must meet at the white gate on Brickplant Road by 8:30am to caravan into the property. We will leave the property at 2:00pm the same way we came in.

Sitting at over 4,000ft, Kaʻala is home to many native plants and animals, such Hawaiian honeycreepers, kāhuli (tree snails), pinao (dragonfly), orchids, and lobelias endemic to the area. It is the tallest puʻu (peak) on Oʻahu and can be very difficult to traverse on via public hiking trail. Once in the natural area reserve, hikers can safely traverse through the cloud forest/bog on a boardwalk. However over the years, the boardwalk has been degrading through overuse and invasive species. These invasive species are encroaching on the native habitat. In preparation of the Kaʻala boardwalk rebuild, the focus of this workday will mainly deal with removing invasive species along the boardwalk and bog. Dependent on materials, participants will also assist with moving boardwalk material onto the old boardwalk. After the workday, participants will have the opportunity to hike the boardwalk, learn about the native species in the area, and immerse themselves in the cloud forest.

Sitting at over 4,000 ft, Kaʻala is home to native endemic Hawaiian plants and animals, such Hawaiian honeycreepers, kāhuli (tree snails), pinao (dragonfly), orchids, and lobelias. It is the tallest puʻu (peak) on Oʻahu and can be very difficult to traverse on via public hiking trail. In continuation of the first NPLD workday in September, this workday will focus on completing the rebuild of the boardwalk. Participants will be tasked to complete final touch ups to the boardwalk and some invasive weed control. At the end of the day, participants will have an opportunity to explore the boardwalk and native species in the area.

Join us for National Public Land Day!

Join us for our second annual Pulling Together Trinidad event! Volunteers will help remove invasive English ivy at key public access sites along the California Coastal National Monument.

Building a fence and grooming the trail

Feature installation, feature maintenance and litter removal.

Joins us this NPLD as we prep the gardens for the cooler months. Participate in a variety of park stewardship activities including invasive plant removal, litter collection, flower bed weeding, trail maintenance and more. Some activities involve working in shallow ponds. This event will run rain or shine—please dress accordingly and plan to work outside!

The Oshtemo Friends of the Parks invites the community to help improve the Disc Golf Course at Oshtemo Township Park on Saturday September 27 from 9am-1pm.

Join the Cherry Hill Environmental Board invites volunteers to help improve Cherry Hill Trails and natural habitat.

Beautify W. Kerr Scott by adding pollinator friendly shrubs and plants around the flag pole at Fish Dam Creek Park. Work on trail renovations at the backyard habitat behind the Environmental Education Center.

Join the Park Rangers for a morning of stewardship where we will use hand tools to improve park habitats. This will include removal of invasive species and may include planting native species. Expect to participate in physical activity. No experience is necessary. All tools, gloves and eye protection will be provided. Bring water, wear long pants and closed toe shoes. Registration is recommended but not required.

In recognition of National Public Lands Day, we're cleaning up and celebrating Gooch Park and the surrounding streets. Please join us at this actively used neighborhood space and participate in a litter pickup!

Volunteers will hike down Powerline to the Middle Fork junction. There will be some structure repair and gravelling in a turnpike. Hiking will be easy to moderate and no more than 2-3 miles for the day

Litter Pick-up at Bates Bridge landing on US-601

Join us at the St. Charles Parish Recreation Area for an opportunity to plant bald cypress trees throughout the Bonnet Carré Spillway, and assist with trash removal around outdoor recreational areas. Refreshments will be provided for volunteers after event. Open to all ages. To register please send a brief email expressing interest to Austin.Leray@usace.army.mil

Help us protect the Hawaiian rainforest and volunteer to remove invasive, non-native plants that prevent native plants from growing in the park.

Join Park staff and volunteers to remove invasive species at the Brawner Farm, site of the opening fight of the Second Battle of Manassas in 1862.

Bald Mountain Lookout Service Project
Join the Mono Lake Ranger District for a hands-on volunteer day at the historic Bald Mountain Lookout! This project offers two ways to make a meaningful impact while enjoying stunning mountain views.
• Defensible Space Crew: Help protect the lookout and cabin from wildfire by creating a safe, clear zone around the structures. Tasks include lopping and removing dead brush within 30 feet of the buildings—an essential step in reducing fire risk.
• Cabin Repair Crew: Assist with important upkeep and repairs to the lookout cabin. Carpentry skills are welcome, but no experience is necessary—just bring a willingness to learn and work with your hands.
Whether you prefer working outdoors with tools or helping maintain a historic building, your time and effort will help preserve this treasured site for future generations.

Litter cleanup of shoreline and islands on Lake Ouachita.

Join the Arizona Trail Association September 26–28 on the North Kaibab for a weekend of camping, camaraderie, and stewardship in celebration of National Public Lands Day and Operation Freedom March with our VETS program. Together we’ll restore fire-damaged sections of Passage 42, ensuring the longevity of one of our nation’s most beloved treasures—our public lands.

Give back to one of our beloved parks on National Pubic Lands Day and volunteer with RMFI in Garden of the Gods, presented by Alpine Bank! We will be working on the Palmer Trail, close to the central garden building rock steps.

This is a community stewardship opportunity, where we welcome volunteers of all backgrounds and communities.

We will be creating seed capsules with native seed mixes including forbs, grasses, and trees that are native to the Uintah Basin and will help create food & shelter for various wildlife species.

As a way to recognize NPLD and participate in the TN Serves initiative, help the staff of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park with maintaining the Patriot’s Path Walking Trail Saturday, September 27, 2025. Volunteers will roll up their sleeves, get their hands dirty, and work together to pull invasive plants such as English Ivy and Japanese Stiltgrass as part of our autumn trail maintenance. Bring your family, friends, co-workers, teammates, neighbors, or anyone who enjoys our trail and wants to help pull those pesky weeds from the grounds surrounding the trail. Instructions will be provided to all volunteers that participate, and park staff will be available throughout the morning as well to provide support. Some tools and gloves will be available for volunteers to use, but if you have your own that you would like to use, please bring them along.

This litter-pickup event is your opportunity to cleanup the refuge in preparation for the return of migratory ducks, geese, sandhill cranes, and whooping cranes that overwinter at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. The event will start at the Visitor Center at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge at 8:00 AM where volunteers will gather and divide into teams before heading out to the refuge to pickup litter. Teams will meet back at the Visitor Center to compete with other teams for which team collected the most trash and recyclables! The Cleanup for the Cranes is an official Tennessee RiverLine event sponsored by Decatur Morgan County Tourism, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, and the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge Association.

This is the Annual Rubber Duck Regatta and RiverFest Festival for the Town of New Albany, MS The annual fund raiser on the River is the Rubber Duck Regatta, co sponsored by the New Albany Rotary Club and the Union County Heritage Museum to raise funds for the Park Along the River Project. RiverFest celebrates the town, hosts vendors and live music throughout the downtown area throughout the day culminating with a concert that will end at approximately 10 p.m.

In celebration of National Public Lands Day, join us for a trail volunteer event on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Lake Calavera from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The city will provide a work plan and safety training at the start of each trail work event along with tools and water. Please wear proper protective clothing, such as closed-toe shoes and gloves. Contact Ben.Goldstein@carlsbadca.gov for registration & questions.

The US Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting a trash clean up day along the Whitney Lake shoreline and wooded areas surrounding Walling Bend Park.

Come help clean up Florida's coasts for International Coastal Cleanup!
Enjoy the sand in your toes while making a difference in the lives of all the organisms that call Florida beaches home.

Taylorsville Lake Clean Sweep is an annual trash pickup event at different areas around the lake.

Become a Tanglefoot Trailblazer on a beautiful 44 mile paved rails to trail that begins in New Albany, MS. Volunteers will gather on Saturday, September 20, 2025, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. to celebrate National Public Lands Day and to clean the New Albany portion of the trail (Approximately 3 miles). Trash will be picked up and invasive species will be removed. Trail Trekkers for Nature are wanted.

Join Desert National Wildlife Refuge staff monthly for a morning of habitat restoration in the largest protected area in Nevada!

Join Green Neighbors Network for a community day at Kirby Park! We’ll clean up, weed, plant, and refresh trails and green spaces.

Enjoy vendor tents, kids’ activities, and family-friendly fun while helping us care for our public lands. Tools, gloves, water, and snacks will be provided.

BioBlitz @ Hontoon Island State Park with an interpretive program focused on Identification.

Join us at Lake Manatee State Park for National Public Lands Day to help with trimming trails and planting native trees!

Join us as we work to tidy up around Lake Mendocino's Inlet Road!

On September 27th we will set out for a 1 or 4 mile paddle in Long Creek, Virginia Beach, followed by an after-party at Ballyhoos. The goal is to raise funds for Clean Virginia Waterways’ education and waterway cleanup efforts in Virginia. We may even pick up some floating trash along the way!

This paddle event is open to paddlers of all ages and skill levels. Paddlers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

You may bring your own paddle equipment or rent for a fee of $25. Registration fee is $60. All paddlers must wear proper safety equipment including a PFD (all paddlers) and leash (paddleboard).

Join Us on Saturday, September 27th from 10 am – 2 pm for a Family Friendly Poker Run in Celebration of National Public Lands Day at the Samoa Dunes Recreation Area.

Hosted by the Bureau of Land Management and Emerald Triangle Off Road

Try 4x4 obstacles with your Off Highway Vehicle, Volunteer to Improve the Recreation Area, Learn about the area’s unique natural resources ,and Win Prizes! All are invited, free to the public, family friendly, no registration required.

What To Bring: Water, snacks and/or lunch, sun protection, gloves, OHV Safety Gear
*Light Refreshments Provided*

Celebrate the completion of the Lobatos Bridge Outdoor Classroom & Recreation Enhancement Project.

Come remove invasive species with the Accokeek Foundation!

Join the Accokeek Foundation to remove invasive plants!

Come remove invasive plants with the Accokeek Foundation!

Help the Accokeek Foundation remove invasive plant species on October 10 in honor of National Public Lands Day!

Come remove litter from River Terrace Park!

Come clean up litter at Fort Chaplin Park!

Come remove invasive species and litter at Kenilworth Park!

Come remove invasive species at Buzzard Point Park!

National Public Lands day is the largest single day volunteer event in the country. Everyone is invited to St. Andrews State Park to help pick up trash from Shell Island beaches for sea turtle nesting season. Registration will begin at 10 AM at the Spanish Ante and the park ferry docks.

Clean River Partner is collaborating with River Bend Nature Center and the Faribault Youth Empowerment Center to celebrate National Public Lands Day!

What is a Preserve and where are they? Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Mecklenburg County's oldest Nature Center (on a preserve) with a hike around the McDowell Nature Preserve!

Join a park ranger for a guided hike beneath twisted live oaks, cabbage palms, and saw palmettos as we explore how this unique ecosystem thrives between the ocean and the mainland

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with us on Saturday, September 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Car Canyon, along the Vermilion View Trail (off Tunnel Road behind Maverik). Glen Canyon NRA and the City of Page are cohosting a litter cleanup to help keep our trails and open spaces clean. Trash bags and nitrile gloves will be provided. Please bring sturdy gloves, plenty of water, and be prepared for walking on uneven terrain.

Join Sustainable Sandhills for a hike through the longleaf pine forests of Carver's Creek State Park and learn about the natural history of our unique ecosystem.

Each quarter, Volunteer Services hosts community cleanups at Forest Preserves with the greatest need.   This location was chosen due to the increase in wildlife becoming entangled in improperly disposed of fishing line. 

Join Oleta River State Park for a fun-filled day celebrating National Public Lands Day!

Each quarter, Volunteer Services hosts community cleanups at Forest Preserves with the greatest need.   This location was chosen due to the increase in wildlife becoming entangled in improperly disposed of fishing line.  The District has monofilament recycling containers at 10 different preserves around Will County.

Each quarter, Volunteer Services hosts community cleanups at Forest Preserves with the greatest need. This location was chosen due to the increase in wildlife becoming entangled in improperly disposed of fishing line. The District has monofilament recycling containers at 10 different preserves around Will County.

Come join the BLM Billings Field Office and Pedal United at Acton Recreation Area near Billings, Montana for a fun day working on the new pump track fence, picking up trash, and maintaining the mountain bike trails.

Barbed Wire Pull at the 910 Ranch! Join us for National Public Lands Day at the 910 Ranch for a hands-on day of stewardship and community connection! We’ll work together to remove decommissioned barbed wire fencing, helping to restore wildlife movement and improve the health of the landscape.

Join 20+ conservation organizations for a stewardship project, nature-based activities, raffle prizes, a public lands policy panel and more!